2013-08-26 on August 21, a rally to demand resignation of Gamgebeli that supporters of the coalition Georgian Dream had announced before was cancelled as Gamgebeli Vazha Bolkvadze took a leave of absence on August 22. Sakrebulo Chairperson Badri Diasamidze also took a leave of absence. Having returned to work on August 28, Gamgebeli submitted a letter of resignation. Total of 24 meetings were held in Sakrebulo from August 28 to September 8, each of which was postponed for the lack of quorum. All twelve members boycotted the meetings until the chairperson returned from his leave of absence.